Tag: France

Reading Time: 4 minutesFrom the powder bowls of Whistler to the tree-lined trails of Tremblant, North Americans are no strangers to world-class skiing. But cross the Atlantic, you’ll find a different kind of alpine experience.

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe classic French Alps resort of Val d’Isère is truly a destination of distractions.  Drysuit, dry mouth. Full rubber face mask, moon-landing screw-on gloves. With a final thumbs-up, I clamp my […]

Reading Time: 7 minutesExperience “a day of aerobic hell and utter exhaustion followed by a day of sheer terror.” Now you tell me… “That’s the traverse where my husband fell,” Jenny, my friend […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteChamonix’s hardcore reputation as “the Alps on steroids” hangs on the spectacular peaks that surround. But it’s also France, so just because you’re tackling the Vallée Blanche—the classic guided day-long […]

Reading Time: 8 minutes“You drive manual transmeession?” Arnauld stated more than asked. “Yes, of course,” I answered, wondering where our instructor-guide’s next idea would take us. “Okay, then! You weel drive zee ski-school […]

Reading Time: 5 minutes‘‘If you’re a strong skier, particularly one who loves the steeps, La Grave—along with La Meije, the imposing monster of a mountain that rises vertically from the valley opposite—is your […]

Reading Time: 8 minutesThe vastness of France’s iconic mountain destination was the perfect fit for another Ski Canada Readers’ Trip.   Our group of nine stands like soldiers listening to our mountain guide, […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesAs North American skiers patiently await news on when Club Med will return to the continent, the iconic French holiday company was busy last December opening its latest four-trident village in […]

Reading Time: 5 minutesEuropean ski resorts started joining hands by interconnecting their lifts back in the 1950s. that trend continues today, making bigger even better. by Leslie Woit in the Fall 2014 issue […]

Reading Time: 6 minutesThinking about Europe but not sure where to start? Some of these destinations may not readily come to mind. Lots of resorts bill themselves as all things to all skiers, […]

Reading Time: 10 minutesThe tiny, perfect village of Champéry—and massive Portes du Soleil region—welcomed Ski Canada on its third annual Readers’ Trip to Switzerland. By Iain MacMillan  |  Photos by Marty McLennan It’s […]

Reading Time: 3 minutesHIGH AND HAUGHTY? » I’m assembling my decade-old boots and pants along with my five-year-old Völkls, while checking the rates at Le Motel Six as well as Le Super Huit […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesfrom Fall 2011 issue The other day I was out on the balcony of Mike’s $99-million chalet just blowing smoke with my buds. From the 4,314m summit of Grand Combin […]

Reading Time: 7 minutesEat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow you will ski We’re under siege and falling fast. This army doesn’t play fair: it’s co-ordinated, exploits our weaknesses shamelessly and knows only […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesFrom the Buyer’s Guide 2010 issue More than a good life, “it’s a dream come true,” says Hans Solmssen. Hans is at the top of his profession, one of the […]